If asked, most individuals can name a dominant religion in the world. However, the ability to recognize a religious tradition does not indicate that individuals understand the components of a religious tradition. Various religious traditions share common themes and customary aspects as a part of their belief systems. The central...

The video on CBS News claims that religion and spirituality is always changing. As a part of this report, it claims that religion and spirituality change according to the context. In other words, religious and spiritual practices and expressions adapt to the surrounding environment; the situation shapes the phenomena. My...

I had never before visited a synagogue, and as I pulled up to the temple in my car, there was no need for me to refer to my GPS to see if I had the correct address. The architecture of the building was distinctive in its context, above all defined...

Everybody experiences a crisis at one time or another. Some crises can be short and resolved quickly. At other times, the crisis can be long and extended, as is the case in of death, a break-up, or a drawn out period of unemployment. While some individuals seem to be able...

Introduction One of the most common themes in the Hindu religion is the role of animals. This influences the way someone will live their life and the kinds of foods they eat. According to the BBC, they are considered to be sacred and must be respected at all costs. (“Hinduism...